- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, MN
Buffalo Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270720000285
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Senior High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo Senior High has class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Senior High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Buffalo, MN.
School address
District: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270720000285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Buffalo Senior High held near 1,792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.5 → 77.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 270720000285 · Buffalo, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,681 enr · 23.7:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo Community Middle (1,160 students)
Buffalo Senior High held near 1,792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.5 → 77.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Buffalo Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Buffalo Senior High
1,681 students
- Buffalo Commun
Buffalo Community Middle
1,160 students
- Northwinds Ele 419
Northwinds Elementary
419 students
- Tatanka Elemen 393
Tatanka Elementary Stem School
393 students
- Hanover Elemen 368
Hanover Elementary
368 students
- Montrose Eleme 363
Montrose Elementary School of Innov
363 students
What this shows Buffalo Senior High reports 1,681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo Senior High compares
Buffalo Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,681
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 91% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Buffalo Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools reports $13,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Community Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwinds Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tatanka Elementary Stem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanover Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montrose Elementary School of Innov | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,681 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Senior High
How many students attend Buffalo Senior High?
Buffalo Senior High has 1,681 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,818 (2022-23) → 1,792 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Senior High is 23.7:1, which is 50% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buffalo Senior High?
16.3% of students at Buffalo Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Senior High is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Buffalo, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Senior High?
Buffalo Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buffalo Senior High rank among high schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Senior High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Buffalo, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools?
Besides Buffalo Senior High, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools also operates Buffalo Community Middle (1,160 students), Northwinds Elementary (419 students), and Tatanka Elementary Stem School (393 students). See the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools district page for the complete list.